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1. Emptu x BI searching for devices 6 After active Bluetooth devices are found select the name of your M220 D220 Mobile Reader from the list of devices Bluetooth Enabled Paired Uevices PN00178 REVO2 7 Enter the passkey assigned to your mobile reader The default is 0000 Bluetooth Enabled Paired Devices EI Enter passkey for A MZZ0_B1057 c o U 0 C o E fece O O i 0 CO 8 A dialog will appear indicating that the reader is paired with your BlackBerry Bluetooth Enabled Paired Devices 7 Mazda MzzA_81057 You are now ready use the MobileTrak Lite demonstration application to display the features of the M220 D220 Reader Documentation for using this application is located on the Reader Configuration Utility CD 10 PN00178 REVO2 USB Connection from PC The M220 D220 Mobile Reader has a USB port that can be used for connecting the reader to a PC After following the steps outlined below and installing the reader on your PC you can use the Reader Configuration Utility to up grade the firmware if necessary or use the MobileTrak Lite application to search for asset tags These are available on the Reader Configuration Utility CD To connect to the M220 D220 Mobile Reader from your computer follow the instructions below 1 Connect the M220 D220 Reader to your PC with a USB A to mini B cable 5 0 j a j lt2. M220 D220 Mobile Reader Preface Trademarks FCC Compliance CE Compliance Copyright Statement M220 D220 Mobile Reader Introduction Features Hardware Antenna System LED Indicators Tag Activity LED Power Supply Charging Bluetooth Interface USB Interface Getting Started Bluetooth Connection from PC Bluetooth Connection from a BlackBerry USB Connection from PC Change COM Port Number Firmware Upgrade Password Reset Environmental Limits Battery Warning Troubleshooting Warranty amp Service Limited Standard Warranty Terms Standard Warranty Limitations Obtaining Service amp Support RF Code Customer Support PN0O0178 REVO2 3 3 3 3 3 00 0 6 6 6 AHR ES 14 15 15 15 15 15 M220 D220 Mobile Reader User Manual 2 Preface Trademarks RF CodeTM and the RF Code logo are trademarks of RF Code Inc The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by RF Code 16 under license Black Berry is a trademark of Research in Motion Limited All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners Information in this document is provided solely to enable system and software implementors to use RF Code products There are no express or implied copyright licenses granted hereunder to design or fabricate any integrated circuits or integrated circuits based on the information in this docume
3. Introduction The M220 D220 is a battery powered portable reader which processes active RFID tag data and links directly to a wide variety of Bluetooth enabled computing devices Please refer to the MobileTrak Lite software user guide located on the Reader Configuration Utility CD for more information The Mobile Reader interprets and reports the radio frequency messages emitted by RF Code s M100 D100 J100 series active RFID tags at distances of up to 70 meters and reports signal strength information for each tag processed Tag transmissions are processed 10 real time which enables asset managers to quickly locate and identify tagged assets The reader is tuned to a tag transmission frequen cy of 433 92 MHz for the M220 Reader and 303 MHz for the D220 Reader The capabilities of the rugged lightweight reader further enhance a customer s ability to monitor mobile assets or personnel It can be worn on a belt clip mounted in a vehicle stowed in a pocket or used in a variety of ad hoc applications With software applications from RF Code integration partners almost any B wetooth enabled wire less device can be put into service as an asset tracking terminal when paired with an M220 D220 Mobile Reader Windows Mobile handhelds notebook PCs ultramobile computers and Blackberry smartphones can be empowered for asset tracking and management purposes RF Code s patented communication protocols allow for very high tag densities Large popula
4. Q O 2 A Found new hardware wizard will launch automatically 3 In the first screen of the Setup Wizard choose install the software automatically and insert the RF Code Reader Utility and SDK CD Found Mew Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found Hew Hardware Wizard This vazad helps you inatali software for M220 Reade i lf your hardware came with an installation CO 2 ci floppy dick inet it now Whal do pou wart the vazsid bo do Install the software sutomebcali Recommended 0 Install hom a list of specilio location jAdvanced Chek Mest bo continue 4 The wizard will find the file automatically and you will receive a message that the driver does not pass the WHQL Windows Hardware Quality Labs testing Click Continue Anyway This completes the Setup Wiz ard and the reader is now ready to use PN00178 REVO2 11 Change COM Port Number The COM port number assigned to the reader can be changed using the Device Manager To change the COM port number perform the following steps 1 Open Device Manager This is accessed through the Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt System gt Hard ware gt Device Manager and double click on the M220 D220 Reader in the Ports COM amp LPT sec tion of the device list m 7 as Derice Maniptr Fe tin He Hele IDE ATATA panais i EU FA De h codes de Infraved devices io ebook Mate arl other pong Gerace a
5. Reader Configuration Utility CD Remove the reader from the box and attach the two of the antennas either stub or helical Plug the power supply connector into the reader and then plug power supply into wall socket The M220 D220 Mobile Reader internal battery should be charged for eight hours before using After the reader is charged press the small power button located on bottom of reader The green LED will light up indicating the reader 16 ready Bluetooth Connection from PC The M220 Mobile Reader is a B uetooth enabled device that can be connected to a PC or portable handheld device such as a BlackBerry After following the steps outlined below and establishing a B ve ooth connection to your PC ot portable device you can use the Reader Configuration Utility to upgrade the firmware if necessary or use the MobileTrak Lite application running on a portable device to search for asset tags These are available on the Reader Configuration Utility CD The following steps outline a typical Bluetooth connection from a PC 1 Start your Bluetooth device on a PC you can right click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray and select Start the Bluetooth device Make sure your Bluetooth device is plugged in or turned on 2 Right click the B yezooth icon and select Bluetooth Setup Wizard Follow instructions in the wizard When you use the B yetooth Setup Wizard to add a B uetooth device to your computer the wizard creates an incoming and
6. a Modesto i Monkors MP Merah adapter EE T Hot iroko erette figata here BP Cece fre Apt GP Inca PRO rele TARDO Neben Connschon 4 POTA adapters IMITA Flash memori detti Ports COM S LPT F Communications Port COMI Z c a O O z O 2 av Printer Port LATI RIH Virtual Serial Port 2 COM RIH Virtual Serial Port 2 COM a Processori 2 Click the Port Settings tab 3 Click the Advanced button 10 Change the COM port number selection and click OK Advanced Settings far CUMI E Lire 0 brutes fpes 16550 compatible LART Select eas ing bo comec comrsciiori paoblssi Galeci Paghi detti fo lana pend iowa Bessie Bulle Lewi mhia na Traim Buller Lowell mhia 16 COM Pot Nuter HETEM 12 PN00178 REVO2 A Firmware Upgrade The reader can be updated as new firmware is released It is vital that these upgrades be obtained directly from RF Code or its authorized source since these files define the operation of the reader and if defective the files will render the reader inoperable Firmware upgrades are performed by Reader Configuration Utility Refer to the Reader Configuration User Manual for instructions You can also obtain the latest Firmware Update from the following sup port site http www rfcode com support_downloads USB connection from a PC is the preferred method of performing a firmware up
7. or replace without charge all defective Products returned to RF Code by Customer all as more particularly described in the End User Warranty Except for the express warranties STATED HEREIN RF Code makes no other representations or warranties and RF Code hereby disclaims all other warran ties express implied statutory or otherwise including without limitation any warranty of merchantability non infringement of third party intellectual property rights fitness for a particular purpose performance satisfactory quality or arising from a course of dealing usage or trade practice Obtaining Service amp Support For in warranty service customers have several options Customers having difficulty with RF Code products should attempt to solve those problems through RF Code s Technical Support Problem Escalation Process First contact the RF Code representative or other distributor from whom the RF Code product was purchased for information on how to obtain local support Second contact the RF Code Customer Support via e mail Third contact the RF Code Customer Support via the Support Line For product returns the support engineer will give you a return material authorization RMA number No returns will be accepted without an RMA number If the warranty expired there is a charge for repair or replacement per RF Code s out of warranty policy For full details of the RF Code RMA policy please review the RF Code Warranty RMA
8. plug the power supply into a working electrical outlet e USB To charge the reader using USB connect the USB cord to the reader and also to a USB power source The reader is fully charged when the red LED is no longer on This can be confirmed by checking the bat tery status on the MobileTrak application The approximate charge time ranges from 2 to 6 hours using the power supply and much longer using the USB connection PN00178 REVO2 5 WV WVWwWw mEUJ E I vrnre gt gt gt b S J J J5 MM MSJJ MJ 5 lt S JSJ J J OMMII oMoAoMPPWMAMJA A A NA A5S5S5 5x Bluetooth Interface A Bluetooth interface allows wireless operation up to 15 feet with a portable terminal or system interface Use your built in B ezooth or add on Bluetooth interface to pair your portable device with the reader Refer to your Bluetooth documentation for additional information on configuring your Bluetooth interface and connecting to B wetooth enabled devices USB Interface An USB interface is provided on the reader for connecting to a PC s USB port using a USB A to mini B Tag data gathered by the reader can then be downloaded to a PC or portable device This interface can also be used to charge the reader in the method mentioned above see Charging and for downloading firmware upgrades Getting Started The M220 D220 Mobile Reader comes with two stub antennas two helical antennas a power supply to charge the internal battery and the
9. Digital Signal Processor DSP that decodes signals into individual tag IDs and data payloads DSP provides a real time clock LED Indicators to display operational states of reader Power Supply for recharging the internal battery e RF Receiver that converts radiated tag data into a baseband signal PN00178 REV02 M220 D220 Mobile Reader User Manual 4 Antenna System The M220 Mobile Reader ships with two types of antennas a pair of stub antennas and a pair of 1 4 wave helical antennas The D220 Mobile Reader ships with a pair of 1 4 wave helical antennas The stub antennas are intended for short range inventory applications The 1 4 wave helical antennas are intended for longer range searching ap plications Each antenna post supplies an RF signal to the two parallel radio receivers in the reader Antenna input impedance is 50 ohms nominal O U gt 5 0 eni ref Both the type of antennas used and the reader range setting determine the effective read range The normal reader range features are defined using stub antennas These antennas are appropriate for most reader applications Optional antennas that offer diverse receiving proper ties or extend the range of the reader are available for the M220 D220 Mobile Reader Contact your distributor for more information The reader has two receiver channels that can operate independently or jointly to provide diverse reception The reader can operate with one antenna on eithe
10. and Extended Warranty Policy document RF Code Customer Support RF Code Customer Support gives entitled customers and partners the ability to contact RF Code about installation and usage related questions as well as make defect inquiries about eligible products that are covered under RF Code warranty agreements A team of technical specialists can be contacted electronically or via phone The Support Line is available to provide General Support during normal business hours Monday through Friday 8 00am to 5 00pm Central time excluding national holidays E mail support rfcode com Support form http www rfcode com Voice 512 439 2244 or toll free at 866 830 4578 PN00178 REV02 M220 D220 Mobile Reader User Manual 15 lt RF Code discover track monitor
11. e in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense CE Compliance This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electro magnetic compatibility EN 55022 class A the essential protection requirement of Council Directive 89 336 EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility Copyright Statement Copyright 2008 RF Code Inc All Rights Reserved This document as well as the hardware and firmware described therein is furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of such license The information in these pages are furnished for infor mational use only are subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by RF Code Inc RF Code assumes no responsibility or lability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in these pages Every effort has been made to supply complete and accurate information However RF Code assumes no responsi bility for its use or for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which would result RF Code Inc 9229 Waterford Centre Blvd Suite 500 Austin TX 78758 www tfcode com PN00178 REV02 M220 D220 Mobile Reader User Manual 3 M220 D220 Mobile Reader
12. ear to indicate that the device is paired 8 Right click on the device and select Connect SerialPort to complete the connection For additional Bluetooth information right click on the B vetooth icon in the system tray and select Bluetooth Configura tion Click the Help button in the lower right corner of the Bluetooth Configuration dialog box Explore My Bluetooth Places Bluetooth Setup Wizard Quick Connect LI Stop the Bluetooth Derice 5 0 j a j Y Q O Bluetooth Connection from a BlackBerry To establish a Bluetooth connection from a BlackBerry to the M220 D220 Mobile Reader follow the typical instruc tions outlined below Your screen or dialogs may vary slightly 1 Locate the B vetooth icon on your desktop and enable Bluetooth on your BlackBerry c o n U 0 C O le pera o O afen 0 2 06 Advanced Uptions Auto On Off AutoText Bluetooth Date Time Google Services Settings Language Location Based Services Network Quner screen Keyboard Security Options 8 PN00178 REVO2 4 Click the selector button on your BlackBerry to display menu options and select Add Device Disable Bluetooth Add Device Uptions Close Bluetooth Enabled Paired Devices 5 0 j a j Y Q O 5 The BlackBerry will search for enabled devices within range Bluetooth Enabled Paired Devices
13. grade because this is a more reli Note able connection 0 O O Sa 0 O 0 Sa o gt E LL Password Reset To reset your B uetooth password follow the steps below 1 Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds after you have powered your device on The LED will flash and your B uetooth password will reset to 0000 2 You must now un pair and pair your device for this change to be effective Environmental Limits The reader is approved for use within the ranges set forth below Operating Temperature Range 20 to 45 degrees Celsius including battery Storage Temperature 20 to 60 Celsius including battery Humidity Up to 95 without condensation Battery Warning A Your device is equipped with a Lithium ion Polymer LI PO battery Please take the following precautions or serious injury can result Use only the charger and charging methods supplied with your device Do not disassemble crush puncture or incinerate battery Do not expose to intense heat or prolong exposure to an elevated temperature Do not burn any component of your device e Discontinue charging if any part of the pack is getting warm Do not dispose of battery in the trash recycle and dispose of properly PN00178 REVO2 13 W WwW E E EFDRF gt R 00 V MRm uMXyX5yXyXKRKC C C _ Y J5MJM 0 l VPMQVPQMlkK Y hh AAA I Troubleshooting This is a brief list of potential problems that may be encountered while us
14. ing the M220 D220 Mobile Reader If the problem cannot be resolved using this list refer to Obtaining Service amp Support section SYMPTOM There are no tags being read at the reader CONDITION The reader power light is off REMEDY Recharge the reader battery REMEDY Turn on the reader power switch SYMPTOM There are no tags being read at the reader CONDITION The reader power light is on CONDITION The reader detect light is turning on and off at a regular interval REMEDY Confirm that the reader has successfully connected to the B vetooth host by checking that the blue LED is lit REMEDY Confirm that the correct passcode is entered to connect the reader and host device REMEDY Ensure that reader is within range of the host device to make a connection and there is no interfer ence with other infrared devices SYMPTOM There are no tags being read at the reader The reader has been configured enabled and is communicating CONDITION The reader power light is on CONDITION The reader detect light is not flashing CONDITION The system is recetving the status message from the reader REMEDY Verify the antennas are attached to the reader REMEDY Change the range setting on the reader to a longer range REMEDY Verify the communication medium between the reader and the computer is operational REMEDY Verify that the configured group code is the same as the tags being read REMEDY Verify the com
15. nt RF Code reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products herein RF Code makes no war ranty representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose nor does RF Code assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product and specifically disclaims any and all liability including without limitation consequential or incidental damages The user of this system is cautioned that any changes or modifications to this system not expressly approved by RF Code Inc could void the warranty Bluetooth QD ID B012541 FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including inter ference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interferenc
16. outgoing COM port which permits your B uetooth device to connect to your computer 3 After completing the setup wizard right click on the B yezooth icon and select Explore My Bluetooth Devices 4 In the Bluetooth tasks group select View devices in range Bluetooth devices found within range of your PC or portable device will be listed 6 PNOO178 REVO2 PN00178 REVO2 Add Bluetooth Device Wizard Select the Bluetooth device thal pou want to add 8 220 0110527 Y BlackBemy 67036 Bii ce Mi ty r J 11 pou dont ses the devica that pou want to add maka sure that i it hut on Folio the setup infinaciione that came path the device SeachAgan Agan 5 Select the M220 D220 Mobile Reader right click and choose Pair Device from the popup menu 6 When prompted enter the security code passcode you created during setup or enter the default 0000 Add Bluetooth Device Wizard Da pou need a pattkey to add your device To arnesi question ne bo tha Elastosit section of the documentation thal cassa oth your dence if the documentshon species a pastkey uta that one C Choose paccker lo me Ce Une the psrrbey hound in the documentsbori 0000 Let me choose my own passkey OD Don use a paiskey Cp You shoudd ake use 4 perche ules wou Gee cheese ol puppenl ona We secommend uing a piike that in E to 16 digiti long The longer the passkey the note secure vail ba 7 check mark will app
17. puter program is set up correctly to receive TagIDs SYMPTOM Tag IDs do not drop off the computer display when the tags are moved away from the reader CONDITION The antenna s are installed on the reader REMEDY Verify that the data communication path from the reader to the computer is functional REMEDY Change the reader range setting to a shorter range SYMPTOM All the indicator lights on the reader turn off and back on again REMEDY If the reader is not in operation or off line the watchdog timer inside the reader periodically power cycles the whole reader This is normal operation PN00178 REV02 M220 D220 Mobile Reader User Manual 14 Warranty amp Service Limited Standard Warranty Terms RF Code warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year 12 months for hardware and software from the date of purchase from RF Code Its obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing at its own sole option any such defective products This warranty does not apply to equipment that has been damaged by accident negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way This warranty applies only to the original purchaser end user and is not transferable Standard Warranty Limitations Except as provided herein the entire liability of RF Code and its suppliers under this limited warranty will be that RF Code will use reasonable efforts to repair
18. r antenna post but maximum benefit is obtained with both antennas attached Depending on the location and orientation of the tags the signal path to the reader may vary for each tag This may allow only one antenna to receive the signal LED Indicators The following LEDs are visible on the top of the reader e Link A blue LED to indicate a B yetooth connection e Power A green LED indicating that the reader is on e Activity A yellow LED used for two purposes 1 to show the status of the reader while in standby mode and 2 to show tag detections while in operation e Charging A red LED to indicate the battery is charging Tag Activity LED Operating The tag activity LED flashes intermittently indicating the reader has read one or more tags each time it flashes Because the reader can decode tags faster than the light can be turned on and off a single flash may indicate more than one tag being decoded Standby Mode When tags are not being decoded the reader is in standby mode This is indicated when the tag activity LED turns on and off at a consistent rate approx once second Power Supply The reader has a connector for connecting to an external power supply to recharge the internal battery Charging Device must be charged before use There are two methods for charging the reader Power Supply To charge the reader using the power supply connect the reader to the power supply cable then
19. tions of tags can be monitored and inventoried using a single reader When used in conjunc tion with RF Code s M100 D100 J100 series tags that include motion sensors panic buttons or infrared location sensors the M220 D220 can deliver real time location context and condition aware data to managers in today s most demanding markets Features Some of the features included with the reader are e Mobile Bluetooth Wireless Interface Full M200 D200 J200 Reader Functionality with smaller portable design with multi position belt clip e Eight to ten hours of wireless activity before batteries require charging e Dual Receivers Rechargeable Battery Pack e Recharging supported via USB or external power supply Field upgradeable e M220 compatible with all 433 92 MHz RF Code tags D220 compatible with all 303 MHz RF Code tags Remote Inventory and Search Functions High Throughput Performance Supports Large Tag Populations Patented Anti Collision Technology to Manage High RF Densities Software Configurable Range Control Settings Optional Antenna Configurations Direct API Interface Available Hardware The M220 D220 Mobile Reader is housed in a small durable enclosure that can easily be attached to a user s belt and has an external USB interface and a Bluetooth wireless interface The reader consists of these major components and subcomponents e Antenna System that passes radiated signals to the RF Processing Module e
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